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100	1		_aWestervelt, W. D. _q(William Drake), _d1849-1939
245	1	0	_aHawaiian Historical Legends
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-09-21
508			_aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Hawaiian Historical Legends" by W. D. Westervelt is a collection of folklore and historical narratives centered on Hawaiian mythology, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Hawaiian legends, recounting stories about demi-gods like Maui, as well as chiefs and significant figures from Hawaiian history, exploring their relationships and adventures that shaped these islands' past. The opening of "Hawaiian Historical Legends" introduces readers to the demi-god Maui, a significant figure in Polynesian legends known for his supernatural abilities and heroic deeds. It describes his mischievous nature, his family dynamics, and the mythology surrounding his adventures, such as raising the sky and fishing up islands from the ocean. The text emphasizes Maui's dual nature, both human and divine, as it portrays him engaging in trials that reflect the values and cultural beliefs of ancient Hawaiians, setting the tone for the legends that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFolklore -- Hawaii
653			_aLegends -- Hawaii
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66357
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